Literature Terms
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
Denotation is the dictionary meaning of a word.
________________ is the emotional meaning of a word.
(hot = temperature hot=good looking)
Connotation
How much time do you have to complete the Reading section of the EOC?
Unlimited- Test Day only.
Name TWO different types of nonfiction text you might be reading or writing about on the EOC.
Biography, autobiography, article, speech, memoir
In this type of irony a character says something that is the opposite of what they mean.
Verbal irony
A non-fiction work about a particular part of the author's life/experience
Memoir
An underlying message about life or human nature that a writer wants the reader to understand
Theme
In a plot, the point of maximum interest or tension
Climax
This fiction genre focuses on a society and government that has become bad or evil
Dystopian Fiction
When is the Reading EOC?
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair;
Bias
These types of characters appear across countries, cultures and time period. Examples include: the everyman, the hero, and the villain.
Archetype characters
What type of figurative language is :
“The warm, buttery smell of popcorn filled the air.”
imagery
An indirect reference to a famous person, place, event or literary work
Allusion
A character's sudden realization or something he/she did not understand previously.
Epiphany
______ is the atmosphere the writer creates for the reader.
_____ is the attitude an author has towards a particular subject or topic of a text.
*Answer must be in the correct order*
1. Mood
2. Tone
When will you report to the testing room (here) on the test day
Immediately in the morning
What are TWO URL indicators that a site is MORE CREDIBLE than a .com? What do the letters stand for?
.edu (education) .gov (government)
.org (nonprofit organization)
This type of written dialogue represents people's speech in a way that it sounds for example, "I ain nevah seed nuthin' lak dat. gubnah" (I ain't never seen nothing like that, governor.) This also includes writing with unusual grammar.
Dialect
A genre of fictional story or novel that has characters and a situation that could exist
Realistic fiction
A writer’s use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story
An account of a conversation, an episode or an event that happened earlier in the narrative
Flashback
What are the two types of characterization?
One: author states traits explicitly "Arthur is intelligent"
Two: author implies character traits: "Arthur graduated early and was admitted to Harvard at 16."
Direct and Indirect
Name TWO types of fiction texts you might read and analyze on the TDA or Reading EOC
poem, play, short story
A specific type of autobiography about the author's personal experiences. It does not cover the author's entire life, but instead focuses on an important moment or stage of his life.
Memoir
The Simpsons and South Park use humor, exaggeration and irony to comment on and criticize many aspects of society. This type of writing is called ____________.
satire
This information in a play may be written in italics or parenthesis and tells how a character should move or act
Stage Direction
A statement that at first seems contradictory, but upon further examination, reveals a universal truth.
Ex: If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
Paradox
Words that are specific to a group or occupation.
Football: backfield, blitz, end zone, field goal, etc
A) Connotation B) Jargon
C) Oxymoron D) Diction
B) jargon
If you don't know the meaning of a word, you need to use __________ _________ in the sentence to figure it out.
Context Clues
How many questions are there on the English II Reading EOC?
54 (plus field questions)
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
Logos, Pathos, Ethos
In this type of irony. the audience knows something that the character does not.
Dramatic Irony
This character is like a jester; they are always introducing twists or tricks to the plot and characters
Trickster
Analogy
A comparison between two different things to highlight a similarity.
What does the narrator do?
1. tell a story
2. give information or comment on the action of the scene or the motivations of characters.
"There was a silent scream on her face" and
"Parting is such sweet sorrow: are examples of an ________.
oxymoron
What should you do the night before and the morning of STAAR testing?
Get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast.
This type of letter often goes with a a resume to explain why you want the job and are the best choice to hire.
Cover letter
In a play, this information indicates how a character should speak, and how and where they should move. It is an important part of the characterization in a play.
Stage Direction
What is a tragic hero?
the central character of a play, film, etc., depicted as a noble figure who experiences a tragic downfall.